Colorado Springs Police K9 Recovering After Stabbing
A Colorado Springs Police K9 officer named Roam is recovering after being stabbed multiple times in an altercation on Wednesday.
Roam was part of a tactical team responding to a report of a domestic violence protection order violation in northeast Colorado Springs. The suspect, 37-year-old Anthony Bryant, had barricaded himself inside the home.
- The suspect stabbed Roam when officers confronted him.
- Roam suffered extensive lacerations on his neck, head, and abdomen, which extended into his rear left leg.
Roam came to us … with some pretty extensive lacerations - Dr. Abby Sticker
After stabilization efforts, Roam underwent surgery, which required the amputation of his left rear leg, according to Dr. Abby Sticker with Animal ER Care.
Author's summary: Police K9 Roam recovers after stabbing.